Bedford Borough

Mind BLMK works from Bedford Wellbeing Centre, at 3, Woburn Road in Bedford, but supports people across the whole borough. Contact us on 0300 330 0648 or email us on [email protected]. If you'd like to see the timetable of all the activities on offer in Bedford, please click here.

MHFA and The Wellbeing For Later Life Project

The Wellbeing For Later Life Project has been engaging with community leaders who work with and support older people in Bedford Borough. Through these discussions, it was identified that there was a keen interest to learn more about how to support older people who may be suffering poor mental health.

As a result, eight community leaders attended the Mental Health First Aid Course through the project's funding. These included housing association staff, two who work directly with the older Asian community; library staff, who go out to rural locations to support older people who are isolated and are unable to access their local library; a member of a local church pastoral care team and a member of Bedford Borough Council's community safety team.

The course had fantastic comments and feedback:

The MHFA course and handbook provided has given me more confidence in identifying issues and supporting the community.

The background on the course has given me the information to have a discussion with the client groups in breaking down some of their stigmas around mental health and wellbeing.

We had discussions around some people not wanting others to know they were experiencing mental health issues and so would take extra care in how they looked. This reinforced that we cannot always know someone is experiencing mental health issues by their physical symptoms and experience but actually having conversations with them and listening to what they are saying can tell us a lot more.

Through attending the Mental Health First Aid Course I have gained valuable insights into identifying those who need mental health support.

The Wellbeing For Later Life Project is focused on building happier and healthier communities for older people and by supporting those who work directly with older people with courses such as the above, it will make a positive impact on those they support.

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The term ‘Mind BLMK’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AH. Our company registration number is 3511342, Company Registered in England

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The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. If you do allow cookies to be used, the following personal information may be stored by us for use by third parties: No personal information will be used or provided to any third party.Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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